Agricultural or Rural Land: At least 36 inches (90 cm) to avoid plowing and trenching equipment. In Rock or Difficult Terrain: Depth may be reduced if cable is placed in a protective conduit or armored casing. Always consult local utility regulations and obtain necessary permits. This work includes the installation of fiber optic cable and equipment including but not limited to cable, interconnect, patch cords, FDC interconnect cables/pig tails, any cable related hardware, connectors, splices, closures, temporary systems, testing, training, or any other fiber optic product. he GDOT Minimum Specifications for Fiber Optic Systems and all implemented modifications. The requirements listed on this matrix are derived from Section 935, which in all cases will be the basis f ____________ Proceed) and provided by one manufacturer using the same model, part number, and re er. 40. FO-VC2 JOINT USE - VERICAL MIDSPAN CLEARANCES 48. APPENDIX A - COVER SHEET / TOC 52. The intent of this manual is to provide guidance to professionals engaged in designing and constructing projects for the State of Georgia, all of which usually include a telecommunications component. The design of any telecommunications Information Transport Systems (ITS) requires the use of. The short answer, based on general industry standards and the National Electrical Code (NEC), is that fiber optic cable is typically buried between 24 inches (60 cm) and 30 inches (76 cm) deep. However, simply hitting this depth isn't enough to guarantee your network survives. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of industry.